The Yearling - Big Chair with Horse in Denver, Colorado

The Yearling – Big Chair with Horse in Denver, Colorado

This Denver roadside attraction will have you saying yea or nay. Actually, it will have you saying both yay and neigh! It is The Yearling, a big red chair with a horse in Denver, Colorado. The Yearling features a 21-foot tall, 10-foot wide red-painted steel chair. Standing on top of the seat is “Scout,” a …

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Giant Pencil in Denver, Colorado roadside attraction

Giant Pencil in Denver, Colorado

Visiting Denver? Don’t erase Colorado this roadside attraction from your itinerary. The Giant Pencil in Denver, Colorado is definitely a big draw! This 15-story tall pencil is actually a smokestack, which was once used to vent coal smoke from the building’s heating system. In 2013 it was painted to resemble a giant number 2 pencil, …

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Fun and Games Floor - PacMan wallpaper at The Curtis Hotel - a Themed Hotel in Denver, Colorado

The Curtis Hotel – Theme Hotel in Denver, Colorado

Life is too short to stay at boring hotels. So when I needed a place to stay in downtown Denver, I went looking for somewhere fun. And I found it. The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado is a themed-hotel with an Instagram-worthy set up at every turn. As soon as I stepped into The Curtis …

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Scottish Angus Cow & Calf - Giant Cows in Denver, Colorado roadside attraction

Scottish Angus Cow & Calf – Giant Cows in Denver, Colorado

I udderly adore this Denver roadside attraction: Scottish Angus Cow and Calf, the giant cows in Denver, Colorado. Officially titled Scottish Angus Cow and Calf, this big bronze sculpture is more colloquially referred to as The Giant Cows. The sculpture depicts a larger-than-life 13-foot tall Scottish angus cow and her equally oversized 10-foot tall calf …

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Big Sweep in Denver, Colorado - Giant dustpan and broom roadside attraction at the Denver Art Museum

Big Sweep – Giant Dustpan and Broom in Denver, Colorado

If you’re looking for big things to see in Denver, don’t sweep on this one. Big Sweep in Denver, Colorado is a giant dustpan and broom found just outside the Denver Art Museum. The Big Sweep was made by pop artists Claes Oldenburg (1929-2022) and Coosje van Bruggen (1941-2009). The sculptors are known for their …

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America, Why I Love Her - Roadside Attraction Map at Denver International Airport in Colorado

America, Why I Love Her – Roadside Attraction Map at Denver International Airport

I love American roadside attractions and, apparently, this artist did too. If you’re traveling through the Denver International Airport keep an eye out for this piece of art: “America, Why I Love Her,” a map of roadside attractions. The giant roadside attractions map is located on Level 5, near baggage claim, in the Denver airport. …

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Big Blue Bear in Denver, Colorado (I See What You Mean) Denver Roadside Attraction

Big Blue Bear in Denver, Colorado (I See What You Mean)

This Denver roadside attraction is so big, I can hardly bear it. And it definitely didn’t leave me feeling blue. It’s the Big Blue Bear in Denver, Colorado. Otherwise known as, “I See What You Mean.” In a city known as the Mile High City, it is only appropriate that there are a few fun, …

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The best Colorado roadside attractions to visit on a Colorado road trip. Add these roadside oddities to your travel bucket list, itinerary, or route map!

The 15 Best Colorado Roadside Attractions

Are you planning a Colorado road trip and want to find all the best Colorado roadside attractions along your route? Whether you’re driving across the state, visiting Rocky Mountain National Park or Garden of the Gods, or vacationing in Denver, Boulder, or Aspen, you won’t want to miss these fifteen must-see places to go in …

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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.